Elia Walnut Creek

$$$ • Greek, Vegan, Vegetarian

Hours:
1520 Locust St, Walnut Creek
(925) 322-8671

About Elia Walnut Creek

Elia offers a lively dining experience, blending Greek and Mediterranean flavors with a vibrant atmosphere. The food is a highlight, featuring fresh and flavorful dishes like Escargot, Flaming Cheese, Seafood Pasta, Lamb shank, and sea bass. The octopus appetizer is also praised for its superb cooking with citrus, tomatoes, and arugula. The desserts, including Poached Pear and Lemon Cheesecake, are memorable as well. The restaurant's decor is inspired by Santorini, creating a lovely setting for celebrating events. On weekends, the atmosphere is bustling, with live music adding to the enjoyment, and many guests have noted that the music is fun and not too loud. The bar area is narrow and can feel crowded, but service is generally professional, attentive, and friendly, enhancing the overall dining experience. Elia provides great food and a fun atmosphere, perfect for those looking to enjoy Greek and Mediterranean cuisine in a lively setting.

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Elia Walnut Creek Reviews

4.1
322 ratings
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5
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4
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Food
4.4
Atmosphere
4.4
Service
4.2

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Came here with friends and had one of the worst customer service experiences I’ve ever had. The hostesses (Lili, Berivan, and Andrea) were extremely rude and aggressive when we simply tried to check on our table. Instead of handling things professionally, they escalated the situation and brought out the manager, Bikiram, who falsely accused us of being hostile and refused to seat us. We were calm the entire time, just trying to get a table. The staff had zero courtesy or professionalism....read full review

I have never left a review before, but the experience my party and I had at this restaurant was too upsetting to ignore.

We arrived hoping to sit outside and were told by a staff member that we’d need to wait until 9pm. As we noticed tables starting to clear out, we went back to the host booth to check if our table might be ready. That’s when things took a turn. One of the hostesses, Berivan was immediately hostile and told us not to come up to the booth and to go back...read full review

Delectable, superb food presentation,
good quality of ingredients, perfectly cooked especially the steak & lamb. Friendly & attentive staff. Cozy atmosphere & clean restaurant. Highly recommend ELIA!!

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Hours

Monday 11AM - 11PM
Tuesday 11AM - 11PM
Wednesday 11AM - 11PM
Thursday 11AM - 11PM
Friday 11AM - 12AM
Saturday 10AM - 12AM
Sunday 10AM - 10PM
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